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TRANSIT VISION Over the Past Decade, Charlotte Has Become One of the Fastest Growing Areas in the United States Expanding to Over 1.8 Million People Charlotte Area Transit System TRANSIT VISION Over the past decade, Charlotte has become one of the fastest growing areas in the United States expanding to over 1.8 million people. The next 25 years will continue to bring growth to our region which is projected to expand by an additional 1 million people. Fueling this population growth is the Charlotte region’s economic engine; a catalyst for business and one that competes in a global market. With growth come problems of increased congestion, poor air quality and lost efficiencies due to longer commute times. A critical element in our region’s ability to remain competitive is the free flow of goods and materials to support local, regional and global businesses, and the ability of people to have easy access to higher learning, excellent health care and entertainment venues. Providing increased mobility options for our residents, businesses and employees through a balanced transportation network of roads, sidewalks, bike lanes and public transportation is needed to provide alternatives and solutions to improve air quality, alleviate traffic congestion and improve the overall quality of life in the Charlotte region. The transit and land-use vision initiated in 1998 was designed specifically to address these issues. Since 1998 significant investments and progress has been achieved in addressing these mobility needs. These investments have increased access and mobility options for many neighborhoods through the expansion of the bus service, enhancing customer amenities at stops, creating pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods in close proximity to light rail stations, and revitalized the Historic South End District. But there is more to accomplish, and CATS is committed to advancing the shared vision approved by the voters in 1998 and reaffirmed in 2007 by 70% of Mecklenburg County citizens. And we invite you to come along for the ride. Rapid Growth CONNECTING TRANSIT AND LAND USE The integration of transit and land use is a key component in moving the region forward. Successful transit oriented developments (TOD) offer a pedestrian-oriented environment in which residents can live, work, shop and play in places accessible by transit. The primary benefits of TOD include: • Reducing sprawl and protecting existing neighborhoods • Reducing commute times and traffic congestion • Improving environmental quality and open space preservation • Encouraging pedestrian activity and discouraging automobile dependency Since 2005, retail, office, and residential units within ½ mile of the LYNX Blue Line have grown substantially. These investments bring in new tax revenues to the city and county which are reinvested in education, police, fire, roads and other public programs other than transit. Community Investments Increased benefits for the community Increased property values New property tax in South End Charlotte revenue from growth Resulted in Resulted in Since the passage of this tax, CATS has made investments to better the community and provide CONNECTING TO THE PAST greater connectivity for the citizens of the region. These improvements include: In 1998, after an extensive public involvement process and thoughtful consideration, the citizens • Increased ridership from 11.8M in FY1998 to 26.1M in FY2013 of Mecklenburg County approved the half-cent local sales and use tax to support the vision as • Increased the number of bus routes by 75% outlined in the 2025 Integrated Transit/Land Use Plan. This plan serves as a vision, focusing • Created funding partnerships with the surrounding counties to create regional express growth along five transportation corridors, linking our area’s key centers of economic activity. bus service • Expanded service hours, improved service frequency and reliability • 100% Wheelchair accessible bus and rail fleet • 3,400 bus stops with time point information • 100% bike rack fleet 2014 • Built three community transit centers • Installed over 77 new benches and 217 new shelters • Built and operate the state’s first light rail line carrying more than 15,000 each weekday • Started the region’s first enhanced bus service from Center City to Charlotte Douglas International Airport • Began construction of the LYNX Blue Line Extension • Built four CATS owned and operated park and ride facilities with over 1,137 new parking spaces • Expanded the fleet to over 530 bus, rail and vanpool vehicles Community Improvements CONNECTING THE VISION LYNX System Map In 2006, the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) adopted the 2030 Transit Corridor System The Transit Corridor System Plan Plan, furthering the vision outlined in the 2025 Integrated Transit/Land Use Plan. LYNX Red Line • 25-mile commuter rail line The 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan consists of multiple transit modes in five corridors, a • 10 stations • 9 park and rides series of improvements in Charlotte’s Center City and bus service and facility improvements to link our area’s key centers of economic activity. Once completed, this plan will encompass 25 miles of commuter rail, 19 miles of light rail, 16 miles of streetcar, and an expanded network of buses and other transit services. LYNX Blue Line Extension • 9.3-mile light rail line • 11 stations • 4 park and rides Transit Modes • Estimated completion: 2017 LYNX Red Line LYNX Blue Line North Corridor South Corridor Center City to Mount Mourne – MAIN Center City to I-485 at South Blvd /UNC CHARLOTTE 25-mile commuter rail line Sprinter Enhanced Bus 9.6-mile light rail line North Tryon St. • 8-mile ehanced bus line CityLYNX Gold Line • 10-mile streetcar line • 27 stops LYNX Blue Line Extension CityLYNX Gold Line Northeast Corridor West Corridor Freedom Dr. Center City to UNC Charlotte – Main 6.4-mile streetcar line 9.3-mile light rail line Central Ave. West Blvd. Sprinter Enhanced Bus CityLYNX Gold Line CityLYNX Gold Line Center City West Corridor 8-mile enhanced bus line • 6.4-mile streetcar line 10-mile streetcar line • 10 stops LYNX Silver Line • 13.5-mile bus rapid transit line • 16 stations • 7 park and ride lots • Under re-evaluation LYNX Silver Line Southeast Corridor LYNX Blue Line Center City to CPCC Levine Campus LYNX Blue Line Extension Proposed LYNX Red Line 13.5-mile bus rapid transit line Proposed LYNX Silver Line Proposed CityLYNX Gold Line LYNX Blue Line Sprinter Enhanced Bus Proposed Sprinter Enhanced Bus • 9.6-mile light rail line Stations/Stops • 15 stations Community Transit Centers • 7 park and rides • Cost: $462.7 million Municipalites Center City to I-485 at CENTER CITY • 9.6 milesSouth Boulevard CONNECTING TODAY 7th St • 15 stations Stonewall • 7 park and ride lots Carson Charlotte Transportation • 3,500 parking spaces Bland St 3rd St/ Center/Arena InLYNX 2007, theBlue Charlotte Line region entered a new era in public transportation with the opening of North • Service: 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.; 7 days a week East/West Blvd Convention Center Carolina’s first light rail line, the LYNX Blue Line. In its first year of operation, ridership exceeded • 15,000 weekday ridership initial projections by 56%. In fact, over 72% of current riders used to drive alone. The LYNX Blue New Bern South Blvd Line averages over 15,000 riders each weekday and was named one of the safest new-start light rail Scaleybark systems in the United States, with only one preventable accident since the service started. Woodlawn Destinations• Checkers SOUTHPARK The Blue Line offers fast, quiet, convenient light-rail service between Uptown Charlotte and I-485 at • Hornets Tyvola South Boulevard. With service every 10 minutes during rush hour, the LYNX Blue Line provides a • Knights • NASCAR Hall of Fame 25 minute congestion-free commute, and dozens of bus routes are timed to connect with trains at • Panthers Archdale Blue Line stations. • Bechtler Museum • Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Arrowood • Discovery Place The LYNX Blue Line is integrated with land-use policies that promote more compact, pedestrian • Harvey B. Gantt Center LYNX Blue Line • ImaginOn Sharon Rd West friendly development that encourage a mix of residential, retail, employment, and civic developments Station • Mint Museum at or near the light rail line to support sustainable communities. Park and Ride • UNC Charlotte Center City Campus I-485/South Blvd Since its ground-breaking in 2005, The LYNX South End at Morehead New Bern at 3030 South Blue Line has helped to invigorate businesses Before Before and residential areas along South Boulevard. In addition to attracting riders, Charlotte’s Community Investments by 2015 South End has generated over $1.4 billion in • 5,630 new residential units actual and proposed corridor development planned through 2015. Other City of Charlotte After After investments in the area include road, • 465,395 sq. ft. of new office space sidewalk, storm drainage, and beautification • 419,379 st. ft. of retail space improvements along South Boulevard, Old Pineville Road and adjacent neighborhoods. LYNX Blue Line Highlights UNC Charlotte – Main Center City to I-485 at JW Clay Blvd/UNC Charlotte North Tryon Street McCullough CONNECTING THE FUTURE • 9.3 miles • 11 stations University City Blvd • 4 park and ride lots Tom Hunter • 3,000 parking spaces Old Concord Rd CurrentlyLYNX Blue under construction, Line Extension the LYNX Blue Line Extension will run from 7th Street in Center City to • Service: 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.; 7 days a week Sugar Creek the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. • 24,500 estimated daily ridership by 2035 • Estimated completion date: 2017 N Tryon 36thSt St 25th St LYNX Blue Line Extension The LYNX Blue Line Extension Project will provide a consistent commute along the congested I-85/ Parkwood Station US 29 corridor, where population and employment are anticipated to increase significantly by 2035. 9th St 7th St Park and Ride Destinations• Checkers CENTER CITY This project will improve transit service to regional employment, entertainment, cultural and retail • Hornets destinations, including Center City Charlotte, professional sports and entertainment facilities, the • Knights • NASCAR Hall of Fame Charlotte Convention Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and link UNC Charlotte’s University City and • Panthers Uptown campuses.
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